The Kick Pregnancy Podcast
Everything you need to know about pregnancy and birth. Your host Obstetrician Dr Patrick Moloney and co-host Brigid Moloney focus on expert information about the essentials of growing a baby, with a good dose of relatable chats about their experience of being parents to four boys. Restore your calm and build your confidence during pregnancy and birth and take the next step to becoming a parent. Want more? Join them in their week by week program at GrowMyBaby.com.au to tap into their evidence based and expert information built from the experience of helping more than 4000 babies to be...
147. Ask Dr Pat, Or Brigid! Our Nineteenth Q And A Session
This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their nineteenth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick.
This Q and A session answers the following listener questions:
• Does having a long cervix impact your chances of having a vaginal birth?
• The pros and cons for each option of birthing the placenta.
• Is there anything you can do to speed up subsequent labour after having a stalled first labour?
• What causes irritable uterus and can it be prevented?
If you have a question...
146. Be A Boss (When You Talk To Your Boss) About Being Pregnant With HR Lawyer Jo Alilovic
On this episode of The Kick, Brigid talks with HR lawyer Jo Alilovic about everything you need to know when it comes to talking to your employer about your pregnancy and what you are entitled to.
You can find Jo's website HERE.
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145. Re-release: All The Early Pregnancy Symptoms
This week on The Kick we are re-releasing this conversation between Brigid and Dr Pat talking all about those early pregnancy symptoms, what’s common (and what’s not), when symptoms start, what might help and when to check in with your care provider.
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144. Should I Freeze My Eggs?
In today's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talk about the question of 'should I freeze my eggs?' This episode covers everything from why someone would consider freezing their eggs to the process of egg freezing and even a breakdown of the costs involved with freezing eggs.
Listen to Ep 76. IVF 101 with Dr Raelia Lew HERE
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143. Quick Kick: Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me? Assisted Birth Interventions
In this week's Quick Kick episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk about the 2 types of assisted deliveries, forceps and vacuum and what happens in both.
For more information of assisted deliveries, listen to episode 30 of The Kick HERE.
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142. Stop. Not Everybody Should Be Doing Pelvic Floor Exercises With Physio Kath Baquie
This week on The Kick, Brigid talks with physiotherapist Kath Baquie about pelvic floor exercises that are used to strengthen your pelvic floor and why they may not be for everyone.
Find Kath on instagram @kathbaquie.physio.
Listen to Kath's Podcast HERE
Find out more about the fitnest mama programs HERE
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141. Ask Dr Pat, Or Brigid! Our Eighteenth Q And A Session
This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their eighteenth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick.
This Q and A session answers the following listener questions:
• We get an update from a listener who had their question answered in a pervious Q&A
• Birth options for someone with Deep Vein Thrombosis
• How long to wait between babies after a caesarean
• The use of External Cephalic Version for breeched babies
• Tips for birth partners
• Your first period after coming off the pill
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140. Four Tips To Help You Push Your Baby Out
In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talk all about pushing in labour. They cover some different pushing techniques, the urge to push, what happens to the baby during the pushing phase and Dr Pat gives his 4 tips to help you push your baby out effectively. This episode is a must listen!
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139. Quick Kick: Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle
In this Quick Kick episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk through how to understand your menstrual cycle to help you get pregnant.
Click here for the menstrual cycle diagram.
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138. Who Needs To See A Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist During Pregnancy With Professor Joanne Said
In this episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talk to Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist Professor Joanne Said about the work of an MFM, when someone might see an MFM in pregnancy and the role an MFM has in a woman's pregnancy.
You can find Professor Joanne on X here
You can find out more about the PRECeDe Trial here
You can find out more about the C*Steroid Trial here
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137. Ask Dr Pat, Or Brigid! Our Seventeenth Q And A Session.
This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their seventeenth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick.
This Q and A session answers the following listener questions:
• Molar pregnancies
• The use of a cook’s catheter in an induction
• CMV in pregnancy
• How does a shorten cervix affect a pregnancy
• A retroverted uterus and pregnancy
• Navigating difficult family dynamics during pregnancy
• Weaning breastfeeding while pregnant
• Ectopic pregnancies
You can listen to Ep. 116 CMV in pregnancy: Why is no one talking...
136. Why Did My Labour Stall?
In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talk about stalled labours. They cover some of the reasons why a labour might stall and some of the things that might be done if your labour has stalled to help it progress.
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135. From Eating Disorder To A Body Positive Pregnancy With Shay Liggett
Content Warning: This episode of The Kick discusses eating disorders.
Butterfly Foundation
In this Let's Chat episode of The Kick, Brigid chats with Shay about her 17-year struggle with an eating disorder to finding fulfilment in motherhood. Shay shares how she maintained her fitness, training and self-love throughout her pregnancy.
Find Shay on Instagram here.
Shay mentions being a member of our GrowMyBaby Pregnancy and Birth Course. You can join at anytime in your pregnancy here. JOIN our pregnancy and birth course.
If you are thinking about getting pregnant, joi...
134. Freeze, Prep And Cook Ahead. Get Practical In The Kitchen With Justine Schofield
In this episode of The Kick, Brigid talks with Justine Schofield about how pregnancy and motherhood changed her way of cooking and the importance of prepping ahead.
Find Justine's book Cook Ahead here
Find Justine on Instagram here
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133. Quick Kick: What is Delayed Cord Clamping?
In this episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk about what delayed cord clamping is and what to expected if you have delayed cord clamping.
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132. Ask Dr Pat, or Brigid! Our sixteenth Q and A session.
Dr Pat and Brigid are back for The Kick's first episode of 2025 with their sixteenth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick.
This Q and A session answers the following listener questions:
Long laboursThe Umbilical Cord breaking in deliveryCarrying and lifting toddlers during pregnancy Why can't someone be induced?Why a baby’s head might not engage in the pelvisSeptate UterusRetained products and mild placenta accreteSubsequent labour and births after a full dilatation emergency c-sectionExpectations for a second birth VBAC.
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131. Herpes in Pregnancy
In this episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid discuss herpes during pregnancy and birth, how they can affect both mother and baby and prevention and treatment strategies.
Thank you for all your support in 2024, Happy Holidays and we will see you in 2025!
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130. The role of the Grandparent with A/Prof Michelle Jongenelis
In this episode of The Kick, Brigid chats with A/Prof Michelle Jongenelis, a Clinical Psychologist from University of Melbourne's Centre for Behaviour Change about her pioneering research on the increasing reliance on grandparents as primary caregivers in Australia, with around 20% of children being regularly looked after by their grandparents. We discuss the significant implications this has on children's nutrition, physical activity, and overall wellbeing.
You can find A/Prof Michelle Jongenelis' Website HERE
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129. Let's Chat Part 2: Kareen's healing birth story
In this Let's Chat episode, Dr Pat and Brigid talk to Kareen about her second pregnancy and birth experience and how it was healing for her after her first birth experience.
Kareen mentions being a member of our GrowMyBaby Pregnancy and Birth Course. You can join at anytime in your pregnancy here. JOIN our pregnancy and birth course.
If you are thinking about getting pregnant, join our 11 steps to a positive pregnancy test here. JOIN our getting pregnancy course
Listen to episode 45. Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy with Kath Baquie HERE
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128. Let's Chat Part 1: How having a Plan B works in birth with Kareen
In this Let's Chat episode, Dr Pat and Brigid talk to Kareen about her first pregnancy and birth experience, including being diagnosed with PCOS, an assisted delivery and prolapse after birth.
Kareen mentions being a member of our GrowMyBaby Pregnancy and Birth Course. You can join at anytime in your pregnancy here. JOIN our pregnancy and birth course.
If you are thinking about getting pregnant, join our 11 steps to a positive pregnancy test here. JOIN our getting pregnancy course
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127. Quick Kick: Travel in Pregnancy
Navigating the challenge of traveling while pregnant can be daunting, but with the right preparation and advice, it can also be a rewarding and memorable experience. In this episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk about travel in late pregnancy and give their practical tips and insights to help ensure your trip goes smoothly and is enjoyable.
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126. What you need to know to be your baby's first responder with Paediatric Nurse Sarah Duncanson
In this episode of The Kick, Brigid chats with Paediatric Intensive Care Nurse Sarah Duncanson, from Paeds Education about newborn first aid, Sarah's expert guidance, will help you feel more prepared to address your baby's needs and ensure their well-being and safety. Tune in to equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to ensure your baby's safety and health.
You can find the Paeds Education Website HERE
You can find Paeds Education on Instagram HERE
You can find the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department HERE
You can find the Emergency Plus app HERE
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125. Ask Dr Pat, or Brigid! Our fifteenth Q and A session.
Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their fifteenth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick.
This Q and A session answers the following listener questions:
Embryos and twin pregnanciesPlacental abruptionsWhen is an episiotomy used?What can I do to be as healthy as possible in pregnancy?
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124. What is Adenomyosis? Plus Brigid's Story
In this episode of The Kick, we talks all things Adenomyosis. Brigid shares her personal experience of having Adenomyosis, before we then talk about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this disease. This episode offers crucial insights and support to navigate this often not talked about condition.
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123. Let's Chat: What we don't expect in labour with Lauren
In this Let's Chat episode, Dr Pat and Brigid talk to Lauren about her birth experience, including an over 72 hour labour, an emergency caesarean and a postpartum haemorrhage. Lauren's story is one of resilience, support, and empowerment.
Lauren mentions being a member of our GrowMyBaby Pregnancy and Birth Course. You can join at anytime in your pregnancy here. JOIN our pregnancy and birth course.
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122. Quick Kick: Where will I have my baby?
In this episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk about the different antenatal care models available and break everything down to help you decide where you will have your baby.
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121. Ask Dr Pat, or Brigid! Our fourteenth Q and A session.
Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their fourteenth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick.
This Q and A session answers the following listener questions:
Taking aspirin in pregnancy to support the placenta and foetal growth.Painful postpartum intercourse.Should I be worried about ovulation spotting or bleeding?What is a MET call?Preeclampsia in pregnancyCan lubricant affect your chances of becoming pregnant?Does stress affect your fertility?
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120. How much should I train in pregnancy? With Annabelle Stratton
In this episode of The Kick, Brigid chats with Annabelle Stratton, a strength and conditioning coach from the Tasmanian Institute of Sport about training pregnant elite athletes and the modifications that are made to help them train safely in pregnancy. Whether you're an elite athlete or someone trying to maintain your fitness in pregnancy, Annabelle’s knowledge and experience provides guidance for maintaining fitness through all stages of pregnancy.
You can find out more about pregnancy gyms HERE
You can read more about the Mum-Alete Project HERE
If you have a question you wa...
119. What actually is Pelvic Pain?
In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid discuss pelvic pain for all women in Pre-Pregancy, Pregnancy and Post-Partum.
You can find the RATE tool HERE.
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118. Quick Kick: Having an induction? What to expect!
In this episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk about the nuts and bolts of what happens when you need an induction, what the day will be like and gives you a clear idea of what to expect. This episode breaks down the basics to help you picture the process.
We chose to dedicate this episode that often comes up in questions about induction. For a full breakdown of induction, be sure to listen to Episode 9.
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117. Ask Dr Pat, or Brigid! Our thirteenth Q and A session.
Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their thirteenth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick.
This Q and A session answers the following listener questions:
The difference between having a private obstetrician and going through the public system for your pregnancy care. How long after weaning breastfeeding will a woman’s breasts keep lactating?Are any risks associated with having close together pregnancies?What the risks around having a 4th c-section?Uterine irritability in pregnancy and is it likely to reoccur in subsequent pregnancies.Should you wait for another per...116. CMV in pregnancy: Why is no one talking about this?
This episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talks about what cytomegalovirus (CMV) is, how it is spread, how it can impact pregnancy and things you can do to reduce the risk of transmission.
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115. Let's Chat: Placenta Praevia and 8 weeks in hospital: Veronica's story to a vaginal birth
In this Let's Chat episode, Dr Pat and Brigid talks to Veronica about her experience with placenta praevia, including an emergency airlift and an eight-week hospital in Melbourne. Veronica’s story is one of resilience, support, and hope.
Veronica mentions being a member of our GrowMyBaby Pregnancy and Birth Course. You can join at anytime in your pregnancy here. JOIN our pregnancy and birth course.
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114. Quick Kick: Am I a good candidate for a VBAC?
In this Quick Kick episode, we break down everything you need to know about VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean) and TOLAC (Trial of Labor After Caesarean). We'll guide you through the key factors that influence VBAC eligibility, emphasising the importance of a woman's personal desire and psychological need for a vaginal birth.
From previous birth circumstances to starting early conversations with your healthcare provider, this episode is packed with crucial information to help you make an informed decision
We chose to dedicate this episode that often comes up in questions about Caesareans. For a full breakdown...
113. Everything You Need to Know About Surrogacy in Australia with Sarah Jefford
In this episode of The Kick, Brigid talks with family creation lawyer and surrogate, Sarah Jefford, about the altruistic surrogacy landscape in Australia, exploring legal requirements, personal experiences, and the emotional and financial aspects of surrogacy.
Find Sarah's Website here
Find Sarah's Instagram here
Find Sarah’s Podcast here
Free Surrogacy handbook here
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112. Ask Dr Pat, or Brigid! Our twelfth Q and A session.
Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their twelfth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick.
This Q and A session answers the following listener questions:
C-section scars and infertilityCan you get pregnant while breastfeeding?Pregnancy symptomsWhat does a single umbilical artery mean?Luteal phase defectsWhat does low AMH levels mean?RH negative pregnancies and Anti-D
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111. Sex and intimacy during and after pregnancy with Psycho-Sexologist Chantelle Otten
In this episode of The Kick, Brigid talks with Psycho-Sexologist, Chantelle Otten about Sex and intimacy during and after pregnancy.
Find Chantelle's Website here
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110. Just Pregnant? What happens at your first appointment?
In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talk about how to get ready for your first appointment after your positive POAS.
Just pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment.
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<...109. Let's Chat: What does pre-pregnancy genetic testing look like? With Louisa Dixon
Louisa did something prior to getting pregnant that has initiated generational change for her family. In this week's podcast, we talk to her about how, even in the midst of her own diagnosis she was able to use advances in medicine to radically change the risk profile of her baby.
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108. Ask Dr Pat, or Brigid! Our eleventh Q and A session.
Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their eleventh Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick.
This Q and A session answers the following listener questions:
Post-birth hormonesTearing during birth as a second time mumThe length of subsequent laboursDifferent pregnancy symptomsSleeping on your back in late pregnancyReturning to ovulation after an implanon removal.
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